The original recipe for these biscuits called for fat-free buttermilk - but when I saw the amount of butter in the ingredients list, I thought that was probably pointless! I keep buttermilk in the refrigerator all the time - it just makes quick breads turn out SO much better.

Another ingredient called for that is unusual in a biscuit recipe was honey... This gives the finished biscuit just a hint of sweetness, and keeps it moist even days later.

I was skeptical when I read “flaky” in the title (Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits) - but when I tried this method of rolling out the dough, I was pleasantly surprised...

2 cups flour

2-1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

5 Tbs butter - in small pieces

3/4 cup buttermilk

3 Tbs honey (make sure it is in liquid form)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine dry ingredients - stirring well. Cut butter into dry ingredients with a pastry blender until the texture of cornmeal. Place bowl in refrigerator for about 10 minutes until remaining ingredients are assembled.

Combine buttermilk & honey. You will need to stir until honey dissolves and buttermilk is the color of light caramel. Add to chilled flour mixture - stirring gently with a fork or spatula just until moistened.

Turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead just until combined. Roll dough into a 9” x 5” rectangle. Sprinkle with a light dusting of flour, spreading with fingers. Fold dough into thirds - as if folding a letter. Re-roll dough again into a 9” x 5” rectangle. Dust top lightly with flour once again. For the second time, fold dough into thirds as before. Roll to 3/4” thickness. Cut dough with biscuit cutter, or cut into squares. Place one inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes - watching closely near end of baking time.

Flaky Layered Biscuits

5/15/09

You will love this unusual spin on a biscuit recipe... The result is a lightly sweet flavor, tender flaky layers, and not even a hint of dryness. I usually have leftover biscuits that slowly turn hard on the countertop. The next day - these had vanished. They taste freshly baked when warmed in the microwave. Serve with jam or honey for the ultimate biscuit... Check back for additional recipes that call for a “biscuit topping”... (pot pies, and biscuits with gravy)... this version works well.